Salim Fort lived for a short fifteen years.......but He left me with a great impression and a story to tell you...........
I did not know him but his obituary in the Lynn Item said it all;
A Gentleman and Athlete, who personified respect, dignity and humility.............A "Gentle Giant " loved by the entire community.........Who wouldn't want that as a legacy..........
On Friday Evening chance took me by Ocean Street, Lynn and while stopped at the red light I noticed a large crowd of people young, old, black, white and Asian waiting in a long line and mulling around the sidewalk and parking areas of the Solimine Funeral Home.
A young person had brought all types of humans of every creed,color, background together in one spirit to celebrate and honor his "special being "..........It is a tribute to him, his family and the citizens of the City of Lynn......
When conditions seem intolerable and without hope.....A tragedy which seems inconsolable turns and gives us a view of the all that is great.......including this Man who was put on this earth to give us a short glimpse of all that is "good on this earth "........
God's Messages are delivered in many ways and a different route by me would have denied me this moment of reflection........RIP Salim Fort..........
